Hipódromo de las Américas

Hipódromo de las Américas is a thoroughbred and quarter-horse race track in Mexico City, Mexico that had its inaugural meeting on March 6, 1943.

It is located approximately four and one-half miles from the downtown district, on Lomas de Sotelo, Mexico City.

It is operated by Grupo CIE. Facilities include the original club-house and grandstand, with seating for 20,000 persons, as well a stable area which can accommodate 1700 horses.

It is the home of the Mexican Derby, and many prominent jockeys have ridden there over the years.

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